November 2001 Feature Car

 

 
Member:  Fernando Duron
Year: 1967
Engine: New Big Block 396/375 H.P., 11.5:1 compression, with aluminum intake and 396 aluminum water pump,750cfm Holley Double-Pumper carburetor and K&N filter.  HD alternator and starter replaced.  In short all electrical and
mechanicals were replaced.
Transmission: TH 350 Auto with new 2500 Torque Converter
Rear End: GM 3.55 Gears with Posi
Options:  Exterior/under component parts are mostly factory, OER or refinished meaning all new chrome, rubber, lights/lens, glass, fuel lines, tank, and electrical
systems.

Interior: Interior Restoration still in progress.  New "Deluxe" package with
OEM carpet with insulation, rubber, floor mats, tilt wheel with "Sport"
steering wheel, all new wiring harnesses, gauges and chrome throughout, and
premium CD stereo package and alarm system. Some original chrome and rubber parts have been re finished.

Exhaust: Ceramic Jet coated Headmen headers with 2.5" mandrel bent tubing
and (2) Two-chamber Flowmaster mufflers with correct polished tips.

Brakes/Wheels/Tires:  Power Disc brakes with Rally wheels and 15" BFG tires.
Suspension/Steering:  New Power steering, All polygraphite bushings, Super
HD Coils and Springs, with Gas Shocks and 4 leaf springs.

Body:    Professional Show Car Restoration from top to under carriage.  Paint
is PPG Torch Red.  A new cowl hood "super scoop" was added recently.
Story: 
It has taken over 3 years to put Fernando Duron’s previously unmolested Camaro back to shape.  The original owner from Tennessee had it in a barn for some time until it ended up in Dallas.  Fern is the second owner with only 1800 miles since the restoration started.  He had been looking for this type of first gen for at least 5 years.  The entire car was stripped and re done with a new SS factory options package plus a few of his own special modifications and touches.  The restoration is almost complete. Only the convertible top, deluxe door panels plus other minor enhancements should complete it next year.  The vehicle still has many original unmolested parts (about 30%).  Fern believes it’s best to leave that as is, because that is what gives it it’s character.

Fern restored the car with a Resto-Rod in mind to show, cruise and enjoy.  It is not a trailer queen.  Fern says one of the best features of this car is the way it rides.  The multi leaf springs and heavy-duty shocks, and coils really make a difference which Fern  confirmed during his run at the Texas Motor Speedway.  Fern says it looks and rides as good or better then the one they owned back when it came out in 67 and it’s sheer brutal speed surprises many. Fern believes the key to any restoration is to try to incorporate the best parts and finishes to original specifications.  The car won Super Chevy Street class this year and the Forth Worth 27th Annual Hot Rod Car Show along with 20 some trophies and plaques.